Essence of the Holy Qur’an — Page 85
Az-Zumar 85 gives sinners a message of hope and good cheer. It tells them that God is Most Merciful and Forgiving. His mercy encompasses all things. He only requires a change of heart on the part of the sinner. Man has to work out his own destiny and the vicarious sacrifice of nobody can save him. But he is vouchsafed many opportunities to repent and reform, but if he continues to walk in evil ways deliberately, he is severely punished. Towards the close the S u rah devotes quite a few verses to the description of the Day of Resurrection.